DIE VERGESSENE CANTILENE
Hardy focuses on researching Chopin and making his insights tangible in concert performances. Hardy’s book “Die vergessene Cantilene. Frédéric Chopin’s misunderstood virtuosity” brings new insights into the performance of Chopin’s music.
ABOUT
Hardy Rittner is a pioneer in the field of historically informed performance of nineteenth century keyboard music. At the same time he feels at home both on period instruments and on the modern concert grand piano, interpreting a repertoire extending to contemporary music.
“…it is difficult to imagine this glorious music sounding more persuasive on an authentic instrument… Rittner rejoices in its unique tonal properties, pushing it right to the edge in the outer movements of the Sonata, yet producing a magically veiled sound…”
INTERNATIONAL PIANO